111Manufacturing work – safety switch

111 Manufacturing work – safety switch (1) This regulation applies to a business or undertaking that performs manufacturing work on or after 1 July 2026. manufacturing work must have a type 1 safety switch, or type 2 safety switch, that is not portable, installed for the socket-outlet if the socket-outlet: (a) has a current rating of not more than 20 A; and (b) is not more than 2.3 m above the floor. (3) A person conducting a business or undertaking that performs manufacturing work must ensure each safety switch, other than a portable safety switch, at the workplace: (a) is tested by a competent person under AS/NZS 3760 (In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment) immediately after it is connected; and subregulation (2) or (3). (6) A person conducting a business or undertaking is exempt from complying with subregulations (2) and (3) if: (a) the person is not in control of the electrical equipment for the installation of the safety switch; and (b) the person is unable to obtain permission from the person in control of the electrical equipment for the installation of the safety switch.